US Bridges

S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek

Good

Scott County, Indiana · 00.90 S of Salem Rd. · Structure no. 7200079

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesS Bloomington Trl
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location00.90 S of Salem Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58491, -85.82146
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S Bloomington Trl over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.